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Portugal Ruben Dias is a highly acclaimed Portuguese professional footballer, renowned for his robust defensive capabilities and influential leadership on the field.
Dias is sponsored by Nike and serves as a Brand Ambassador since August 2022, notably fronting campaigns like the Nike Underwear AW22 campaign.
The partnership centers on the incredible Revuelto supercar, with Dias expressing his lifelong love for the brand and the car's performance mirroring his on-field precision.
Dias is a verified partner of Axi, which aligns with Manchester City's sponsorship structure.
Rúben Dias officially became a patron of the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA).
Rúben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias was born on May 14, 1997, in Amadora, Portugal. He began his football journey at local club Estrela da Amadora, initially playing as a striker before transitioning to defense. In 2008, he joined Benfica’s youth academy, where he continued to develop as a center-back. Dias made his professional debut with Benfica B in the 2015–16 LigaPro season. His consistent performances led to his promotion to the Benfica first team in 2017. During his time at Benfica, he quickly established himself, earning the Primeira Liga’s Young Player of the Year award in the 2017–18 season and helping the team secure the league title in 2018–19, as well as the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in 2019. He concluded his Benfica career with over 100 appearances before moving to England.
In September 2020, Dias transferred to Premier League club Manchester City for a reported fee of €68 million. His arrival significantly bolstered Manchester City’s defense, contributing to them regaining the Premier League title in his debut 2020–21 season, alongside an EFL Cup win and a UEFA Champions League final appearance. For his impactful first season, he received multiple individual accolades, including the FWA Footballer of the Year, Manchester City Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Season, and UEFA Champions League Defender of the Season. He continued to be a pivotal player for Manchester City, contributing to consecutive league titles in 2021–22 and 2022–23. The 2022–23 season culminated in a historic continental treble, including their first-ever Champions League trophy.
Internationally, Dias has represented Portugal across various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2018. He has been a key component of the Portugal national team, participating in two FIFA World Cups (2018, 2022) and two UEFA European Championships (2020, 2024). Notably, he played a vital role in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League victories in 2019 and 2025, being recognized in the Team of the Tournament in 2019 and named man of the match in the 2019 final. His career at Manchester City was further cemented with a new four-year contract signed in August 2025, extending his tenure until 2029.
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